Senior Estimator

Job Description Senior Estimator/Cost Engineer - Decatur, ILCapex Project Estimator - Global.
Based in Decatur, IL, this is a full-time exempt position.Position Summary:The Senior Estimator is responsible for supporting the Project Controls group aligning on standard industry standard project cost estimation through ADM global capital project management process ("FEL" - Front End Loading).
This individual works with global capital project teams to prepare and validate necessary cost estimates for projects in each phase of our stage gate process and evaluate project actuals against plan after projects are executed and closed. The Estimator will also be the main SME (Subject Matter Expert) for capex cost estimating process, and be able to educate and coach other capital project stakeholders around estimating best practices, cost KPIs, and other pertinent information to focus on continuous improvement for the project controls organization.Essential Job Functions:Validate FEL project cost estimates greater than $5million from all regionsValidate ADM estimating requirements for each FEL gate are metValidate appropriate change risk allowances, risk reserves, and owner's contingency valuesValidate project estimate and project scope/schedule are in alignment to avoid incomplete estimatesAssist project managers and other colleagues with preparing proper cost estimates and basis of estimate documentsInitiate Project Control Request for approvalPrepares estimates for proposed change orders and updates project plans and estimates with latest information on change order approvalWith Business Analysts and Project Managers, works to accurately forecast costs of proposed projectsBuilds educational vehicles and systems to enhance organizational estimating capability, accuracy, and consistencyMaintains estimating databases and integrates these databases with the enterprise project controls toolsWorking Conditions:The scope of this position will encompass predominantly office work in an office environmentRequired Qualifications:Significant experience with cost estimating in a related environmentExperience using verbal and written communications skills effectively, including the ability to interact effectively with customers and vendorsPrevious experience demonstrated project cost and resource estimatingHigh-level familiarity with accounting and finance processesAbility to meet deadlines and work under stressExposure and general understanding of risk management tools and techniquesFamiliarity with enterprise project controls toolsProficiency with relevant computer applicationsExperience working in cross-functional teamsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Construction Management, Engineering, or a similar technical discipline, OR equivalent professional experienceProject management courses and certifications Member AACE, ASPE, or PMIExcited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.Relocation assistance is available for this position. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. "AJCIND"Ref: 82731BR